Tag: chablis

Valentines Day Hooray bacon with dates

Hooray “Bacon” Wrapped Dates and Wine for Valentine’s Day

 mywinepal  February 10, 2022

Here is an appetizer that you may want to consider for Valentine’s Day, made using Hooray “Bacon”, which is a plant-based alternative to bacon.  The entire recipe below that I received from Hooray Foods is plant-based.  And as I am “MyWinePal”, I’ve also given you ideas for two wines, one white and one red, to pair with this appetizer after…

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Lobster With Wine Pairing For The Holiday Season

 mywinepal  December 2, 2021

The holiday season is upon us and we start to think about enjoying time with family and friends.  Assuming we can do this safely over our second COVID season, what kinds of foods do you like to serve?  I prefer rich foods, like lobster.  No dieting allowed.  You can of course boil a lobster, or cook it in dish with…

J. Moreau & Fils Chablis 2018 and Domaine des Malandes Chablis Premier Cru, Vau de Vey, 2016

A Moment with Chablis Masterclass

 mywinepal  December 3, 2020

Do you love Chablis but not like Chardonnay?  Did you know that Chablis is made from Chardonnay?  Chardonnay is a very versatile grape, with both unoaked and oaked versions.  One reason that some people adore Chablis is the acidity and minerality from these wines, which in part comes from the climate and the other coming from the special limestone soils…

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The 2020 Vintage Expected Across France

 mywinepal  October 3, 2020

There is such a range of wines in France as you travel North to South and East to West, with so many different climates and soils.  The vintages can be different for major regions across France.  Luckily I was contacted by the Vignobles & Signatures Club whose members span France’s major appellations to tell me about the 2020 harvest, which…

People sampling French wine at VanWineFest 2020

My Top White and Red French Wines at VanWineFest 2020

 mywinepal  March 15, 2020  1 Comment on My Top White and Red French Wines at VanWineFest 2020

With France being the theme country for the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020, there were many more French wineries in attendance than in other years.  And with that many more wines to taste. Which made me very happy.  France has a great variety of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, from the range of noble grape varieties.  I spent several…

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Enjoy a Glass of Burgundy with Maison Joseph Drouhin at VanWineFest 2020

 mywinepal  November 21, 2019

Let’s welcome Maison Joseph Drouhin from Burgundy to the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  Read about this winery’s long history and the wines that they will be pouring for us, in their own words. About Maison Joseph Drouhin With close to 90 different appellations, Maison Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations….

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MyWinePal Top 5 Star Rated White and Sparkling Wines for 2018

 mywinepal  December 23, 2018

I tasted through many years this year through Trade tastings with agents and BC VQA wineries, the Vancouver International Wine Festival, visits to wineries, and personal purchases.  I rate all the wines I taste from 1 to 5 stars.  Fortunately, the quality of many wines is quite good, giving them at least a 3 out of 5-star rating.  At the…